Lower Oahe Waterfowl Hunting Areas

For information on the Lower Oahe hunting access areas, please refer to the South Dakota Hunting Atlas; which contains maps and information on South Dakota's Walk-In Areas, Game Production Areas (GPAs), Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs), some School Lands, and some BLM Lands.

Annual South Dakota Youth Goose Hunt

The annual South Dakota Youth Goose Hunt is a free waterfowl hunt held in Pierre for youth hunters ages 12-15. More information.

2016-2017 Lower oahe waterfowl access report

Free decoy loaner trailer

In a continued effort to recruit and retain waterfowl hunters, the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, along with the below sponsors, has equipped two enclosed trailers with decoys, blinds, canada goose flags and ear and eye protection.

These trailers contain everything needed to be successful hunting waterfowl on the Lower Oahe Waterfowl Access Area. Trailer and equipment are free to use.

White Trailer

Reserve White Decoy Loaner Trailer by entering your name, phone number and select the date you wish to reserve the trailer. This trailer is available for use every day from November 3 - February 15, with the exception of Christmas Day.

Black Trailer

Reserve Black Decoy Loaner Trailer by entering your name, phone number and select the date you wish to reserve the trailer. This trailer is available for use every day from November 3 - February 15, with the exception of Christmas Day.

Free loaner decoys

In addition to the decoy loaner trailers, shell decoys are also available at the Lower Oahe Waterfowl Access Area registration site. These decoys are available each morning on a first-come, first-served basis. No prior registration is necessary.